Butler junior running back Trae Heeter had a career-high 204 rushing yards to lead the Bulldogs to a 35-14 victory against Campbell in their Pioneer League opener. Butler (2-2, 1-0) avenged last season’s 38-23 loss against the Camels (1-3, 0-1). “Campbell got to us last year, and they beat us pretty bad,” Heeter said. “So…
Football: Dartmouth too much for Bulldogs
The Butler football team got off to a slow start Saturday night against the Dartmouth Big Green and never recovered, falling 35-7. The Bulldogs (1-2) were able to keep pace for most of the first half in their first-ever game against an Ivy League opponent. Despite giving up an 85-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff…
Football falls on road at Dartmouth
The Butler Football team got off to a slow start and couldn’t recover Saturday night, losing to Ivy League school Dartmouth 35-7. The Bulldogs’ (1-2) lone touchdown came on a 5-yard pass from quarterback Matt Lancaster to Derek O’Connor with under 7:00 in the first half. The Mean Green answered with 19 seconds remaining to…
Football falls short in season opener
The Butler football team trailed Western Illinois 23-0 late in the third quarter before the offense showed its first sign of life in the season opener. Trae Heeter scored on a 5-yard run with 4:00 remaining in the quarter to make the score 23-7. The Bulldogs tried to get an onside kick past the Leathernecks…
OPINION | Bulldog fans should use less bite, bark with team
The Butler University men’s basketball team currently holds a 12-11 record, but judging the behavior of some fans might lead you to think it was 0-23. I would offer specific examples, but most of what I say inside Hinkle Fieldhouse is not fit for print. I’m as guilty as any member of the Bulldog community.…
Fallon returns for pre-Super Bowl performance
Over the past few weeks, Butler University students’ Twitter and Facebook feeds have been covered with Jimmy Fallon tweets and messages. Now, the “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” host is making a special visit to campus during his stint here at Hilbert Circle Theatre, but the social media campaign may not have been the sole…
OPINION | Service learning should serve more
Butler University incorporates service learning—volunteer work—into several courses. Frankly, Bulldogs should be even more involved in the community, and the university should incentivize them. I’ve heard faculty and students complain about the confines of the Butler Bubble, of being trapped in a world unrelated to Indianapolis. My advice? Go out and volunteer around the city.…
Bulldogs overcome youth at Purdue
With a roster that includes six freshmen, the Butler men’s tennis team hit the road this weekend to open its 2011-2012 season at the Purdue Invitational. Butler was led by promising freshman Tommy Marx, who advanced into the semifinals in the B singles bracket. Marx led the Bulldogs with three wins. His lone loss came…
Volleyball: Bulldogs open league play 1-1
The brooms were out Saturday afternoon as the Butler volleyball team swept Youngstown State 3-0 to gain its first Horizon League win of the season. The win provided those in attendance with plenty to cheer about just one day after the Bulldogs (5-8, 1-1) opened conference play with a loss to Cleveland State. Butler jumped…
Bulldogs rebound after early struggles
Another weekend, another road trip. Traveling has encapsulated the season so far for the Butler women’s volleyball team. Over the weekend, the Bulldogs (2-6) took their talents to Portland, Oregon. There they participated in the Portland Classic, losing three matches but also grabbing their first win of the young season. Butler lost its first match…